Environmental Litigation

Pennsylvania Environmental Litigation Attorneys

Environmental law is taken very seriously at Hamburg, Rubin, Mullin, Maxwell & Lupin. It's an area which covers:

• Litigation concerning injuries to individuals from spills and pollution
• Litigation concerning damage to land, personal property and ground water
• Representation before governmental agencies on issues involving cleanups, costs and penalties
• Representation before Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and other agencies to obtain environmental approval and permits

The firm's efforts in this area are headed by one of the region's foremost authorities on environmental law. Numerous clients have reaped dividends from this expertise - the most notable being a landmark decision by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court in which the court held for the first time that a private cause of action existed under the Pennsylvania Storage Tank and Spill Prevention Act. Under this act, individual property owners can sue for environmental harm from underground tanks that leak and contaminate the soil. These actions often involve underground tanks at gas stations which leak and cause environmental harm to adjoining landowners.

In addition to individuals and businesses, our environmental law attorneys represent governmental entities such as sewer and water boards before the Pennsylvania DEP on notices of violation and enforcement proceedings. Both businesses as well as governmental agencies have to operate in accordance with environmental statutes. Notices of environmental violation can be challenged and litigated through an administrative process before the DEP.

Consider what a unique perspective might do for you. Contact HRMM&L to set up an appointment.